{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"519ec03be2179fcb60a3f4db","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/519ec03be2179fcb60a3f4db","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/519ec03be2179fcb60a3f4db","title":"Sr. Database Administrator","description":"Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.\nSynergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.\nAt Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!\nThis position is designated as work-from-home.\nPosition Summary:\nSynergy is seeking a Sr. Database Administrator to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)—Information Systems Division (ISD). The Sr. Database Administrator will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of enterprise databases that support logistics, maintenance, financial, and operational applications. The Sr. DBA will oversee database design, implementation, tuning, security, and compliance while supporting Agile and DevSecOps pipelines in a high-availability, mission-critical environment.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nAdminister, configure, and maintain enterprise relational databases including Oracle, Ingres, and Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring performance, availability, and data integrity.\nLead the design and implementation of logical and physical database models, including data dictionaries, ERDs, schema designs, and indexing strategies to optimize performance.\nPerform database performance tuning, query optimization, partitioning, and resource utilization analysis to support high-volume transactions and analytics workloads.\nDefine and enforce database standards, security policies, and operating procedures aligned with DHS 4300A, STIGs, and NIST 800-53 requirements.\nImplement database security controls, access roles, encryption protocols, and patch management in support of ATO compliance and cybersecurity mandates.\nIntegrate databases with DevSecOps toolchains using Kubernetes, Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence to support Agile development and version-controlled environments.\nLead or contribute to data migration, legacy system transformation, and database refactoring initiatives as part of enterprise modernization.\nWork closely with developers, business analysts, cybersecurity professionals, and systems engineers to ensure database solutions meet system and mission requirements.\nMonitor system usage, conduct capacity planning, and ensure continuity of operations with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.\nSupport configuration management and version control of database environments across development, test, staging, and production tiers.\nResearch and recommend emerging data technologies and database solutions, including support for cloud-readiness, NoSQL models, or hybrid architectures where appropriate.\nDocument all configuration changes, policies, procedures, and database architecture diagrams to ensure audit-readiness and knowledge continuity.\nAll other duties as assigned by management.\nSkills/Qualifications:\nExpertise in administering and tuning Oracle, Ingres, and Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise or DoD/federal environments.\nProficient in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views.\nStrong understanding of relational and non-relational data models, data normalization, and schema optimization.\nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD integration, and version control using Git-based tools (Bitbucket preferred).\nProven ability to perform vulnerability remediation based on Tenable or similar scan tools and ensure STIG-compliant configurations.\nSolid knowledge of data protection techniques, RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, and role-based access policies.\nEducation/Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for two (2) years of formal education.\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience in database administration work, such as Oracle relational database, Ingres relational database, and Microsoft SQL Server.\nMinimum of five (5) years of performing security remediation to systems with vulnerabilities based on security scans.\nMinimum of two (2) years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.\nExperience supporting federal government systems, particularly within DHS or DoD environments, is strongly preferred.\nClearance:\nU.S. citizenship required\nMust have or be eligible to obtain a Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.\nCertification Requirement\nCompTIA Security+\nAdditional certifications (Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, TOGAF, or other similar certifications) are a plus.\nTarget Salary Range\nCompensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $70,000 – $115,000. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees.\nCandidate AI Policy\nSynergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.\nSynergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. 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Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.\nSynergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.\nAt Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!\nThis position is designated as work-from-home.\nPosition Summary:\nSynergy is seeking a Sr. Database Administrator to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)—Information Systems Division (ISD). The Sr. Database Administrator will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of enterprise databases that support logistics, maintenance, financial, and operational applications. The Sr. DBA will oversee database design, implementation, tuning, security, and compliance while supporting Agile and DevSecOps pipelines in a high-availability, mission-critical environment.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nAdminister, configure, and maintain enterprise relational databases including Oracle, Ingres, and Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring performance, availability, and data integrity.\nLead the design and implementation of logical and physical database models, including data dictionaries, ERDs, schema designs, and indexing strategies to optimize performance.\nPerform database performance tuning, query optimization, partitioning, and resource utilization analysis to support high-volume transactions and analytics workloads.\nDefine and enforce database standards, security policies, and operating procedures aligned with DHS 4300A, STIGs, and NIST 800-53 requirements.\nImplement database security controls, access roles, encryption protocols, and patch management in support of ATO compliance and cybersecurity mandates.\nIntegrate databases with DevSecOps toolchains using Kubernetes, Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence to support Agile development and version-controlled environments.\nLead or contribute to data migration, legacy system transformation, and database refactoring initiatives as part of enterprise modernization.\nWork closely with developers, business analysts, cybersecurity professionals, and systems engineers to ensure database solutions meet system and mission requirements.\nMonitor system usage, conduct capacity planning, and ensure continuity of operations with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.\nSupport configuration management and version control of database environments across development, test, staging, and production tiers.\nResearch and recommend emerging data technologies and database solutions, including support for cloud-readiness, NoSQL models, or hybrid architectures where appropriate.\nDocument all configuration changes, policies, procedures, and database architecture diagrams to ensure audit-readiness and knowledge continuity.\nAll other duties as assigned by management.\nSkills/Qualifications:\nExpertise in administering and tuning Oracle, Ingres, and Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise or DoD/federal environments.\nProficient in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views.\nStrong understanding of relational and non-relational data models, data normalization, and schema optimization.\nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD integration, and version control using Git-based tools (Bitbucket preferred).\nProven ability to perform vulnerability remediation based on Tenable or similar scan tools and ensure STIG-compliant configurations.\nSolid knowledge of data protection techniques, RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, and role-based access policies.\nEducation/Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for two (2) years of formal education.\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience in database administration work, such as Oracle relational database, Ingres relational database, and Microsoft SQL Server.\nMinimum of five (5) years of performing security remediation to systems with vulnerabilities based on security scans.\nMinimum of two (2) years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.\nExperience supporting federal government systems, particularly within DHS or DoD environments, is strongly preferred.\nClearance:\nU.S. citizenship required\nMust have or be eligible to obtain a Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret Clearance.\nCertification Requirement\nCompTIA Security+\nAdditional certifications (Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, TOGAF, or other similar certifications) are a plus.\nTarget Salary Range\nCompensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $70,000 – $115,000. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees.\nCandidate AI Policy\nSynergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.\nSynergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T20:13:47.872Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T20:13:47.872Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Synergybis","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"519ec03be2179fcb60a3f4db"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/519ec03be2179fcb60a3f4db"}}